Senior Counsel for Appellate Matters

US Offices, Boards and Divisions; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 165,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environmental Defense Section (EDS) seeks an experienced Trial Attorney to serve as Senior Counsel for Appellate Matters. This role involves litigating in federal appellate courts and helping to manage the petition for review practice, focusing on EPA actions under major pollution control statutes. The ideal candidate has a J.D., bar admission, U.S.

citizenship, and at least five years post-J.D. litigation experience, with strong federal appellate litigation and APA knowledge; leadership,

Qualifications

• J.D. and bar admission in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• Five years post-J.D. litigation experience with substantial federal litigation or familiarity with APA and pollution control statutes.

Responsibilities

• Litigate in federal courts of appeals and manage petition for review practice.
• Mentor and manage attorneys to produce high-quality work under tight timeframes.
• Collaborate with EPA and other client agencies, DOJ components, and opposing counsel.

Skills

Appellate litigation

Legal writing

Mentoring

Interagency coordination

Federal practice

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

The Environmental Defense Section (EDS) is seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to serve as Senior Counsel for Appellate Matters. This role involves both litigating in federal courts of appeals and assisting in managing the petition for review practice. This practice area consists of challenges to rules and other final EPA actions under the major pollution control statutes (e.g., the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Toxic Substance Control Act, etc.) that are filed in the courts of appeals.

Applicants must possess a J.D. (or equivalent), be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and be a U.S. citizen or national. Applicants must have a minimum of five years post-J.D. litigation experience that includes significant federal litigation experience or substantive familiarity with the Administrative Procedure Act and pollution control statutes within the Section's jurisdiction.

The ideal candidate will have significant federal appellate litigation experience including the defense of agency actions under the Administrative Procedure Act; superior writing and editing skills; a working knowledge of the Clean Air Act, other pollution control statutes, the Administrative Procedure Act, and other administrative law issues; familiarity with the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure; the ability to mentor and manage attorneys to produce high-quality work under tight time frames; the ability to work cooperatively and effectively with EPA and other client agencies, other DOJ components, and opposing counsel; and a commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.

Experience leading attorneys in appellate litigation and experience with D.C. Circuit litigation are highly desirable.

The possible salary range for Washington D.C.:

• GS-15 ($169,279 - $197,200)

The possible salary range for Denver, CO.:

• GS-15 ($164,956 - $197,200)